It is different from American cruising but, I got use to the environment being a bit on the cold side, I don't mean temperature wise but the coldness of the staff. Only the room attendants would automatically ...

Sail Date February 2020

ddandreo

1 Review Written

Exceeded expectations, I want to go back !!!!

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

My wife and I (both active 60-year old’s) have been on a couple of Carnival Cruises, first time on Costa. We sailed mid-January on the 10-day cruise out of Fr. Lauderdale. We chose this cruise due to the length ...

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Sail Date January 2020

Gwee

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Our lowest level of expectation was not met

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

Chose this cruise because of the hot deal of $400pp, the timing was perfect for us, and we had a need to pamper ourselves with downtime and get away from the awful year we had endured. Planned to relax in the sun ...

Sail Date December 2019

Christine Henderson

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Christine from Canada

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

We have just been on our first cruise with Celebrity so of course we compared We come from Canada so we flew to Fort Lauderdail,. We enjoyed the ease of getting onto the ship, we loved our room, our steward was ...

Sail Date December 2019

bobsharonb

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Disappointing

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

We, as a group of couples, decided that we would like to be on a New Year’s Eve cruise. This was one that had an itinerary, and price that we were interested in. Check in went well and was efficient. The ...

Sail Date December 2019

autumnweninger

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Stay far away-- cheapest cruise line ever

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

Well, we chose this cruise because it was listed as $590, which sounds like a good deal, especially over new years. This was a huge mistake. Speaking exclusively to the price, yes it was $590 initially, but then you ...

Sail Date December 2019

heavenlyescape

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Don't do it!

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

We chose this as a last minute cruise with a deal we found on Black Friday. You get what you pay for. This was our 4th and worst (by far) cruise. If you are american expect to be treated horrible. I had one bar ...

Sail Date December 2019

MAJR7102

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Very disappointed, expected much more

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

We chose this cruise at the last minute for a New Years Cruise, our first of this nature. The ship is beautiful, the cabin spacious, entertainment and activities are above average for a cruise of 7 days. BUT, this ...

Sail Date December 2019

Frenchy54

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Hope this wasn’t your first cruise experience.

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

This cruise was chosen by someone else so we could go on a New Year’s cruise. First I must say that this was my fifteenth cruise but first (and last) cruise on Costa. I cannot find many positives to say about this ...

Sail Date December 2019

PanamaChris

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Poorly Trained Restaurant Crew

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

Usually the food on a cruise ship is a major highlight. Not the case on this ship, that is gorgeous, has a beautiful spa and well appointed cabins. Apparently the regular restaurant and kitchen crew get Christmas ...

Sail Date December 2019

parroyas

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

An honest review...

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

I read alot of reviews and I have cruised every major line except Celebrity. This was my first time on a Costa ship which is geared towards Europeans however I am American. This review is based on an American ...

Sail Date December 2019

Delastiek

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Not brilliant

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

we chose as it was going to the ports we wanted to see in the Caribbean . unfortunately some of the staff need more experience in dealing with customers. The hospitality staff provided poor service and were quite ...

Sail Date December 2019

BondgirlFL

2 Reviews Written

14 Helpful Votes

Luminosa to the Caribbean

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

It sounded like fun to sail away for the Christmas holiday but it was last minute and many cruises were booked. Along comes Costa with their fantastic itinerary and price. I read many negative reviews before sailing ...

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Sail Date December 2019

Moeb1

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Great Value

Costa Luminosa

Caribbean - All

This cruise was a last minute decision and I was skeptical of the low fare, but booked the 10 day cruise out of Ft Lauderdale and traveled with 10 friends. I have traveled the last two years with Viking and had 3 ...

Sail Date December 2019

CostaRottingFruit

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Medical the best, avoid tours group and hope you don't need the host desk

Costa Luminosa

Transatlantic

This was an RCI package cruise and the worst way to ever travel (bye bye RCI) because it was either a balcony on Costa/MSC or an interior room on the bigger names, like Royal. We decided to try Costa and it will be ...

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Sail Date November 2019

chendrixson

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

OK Cruise

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

The cruise was okay. We scheduled several tours through Costa and the Argostoli Greece was awesome. The next day in Santorini Greece, we bought that tour and when it came to getting our tickets out, the tour had ...

Sail Date September 2019

Lawrence129

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Worst cruze ship that i have been on.

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

The ship was clean and well cared for. Staff very nice, I even tipped extra. The food however was horrible. Very few dinning choices and most had an extra cost to eat such as hamburger or even a pizza. I get that if ...

Sail Date June 2019

Dave200

8 Reviews Written

94 Helpful Votes

Costa Get It Spot On

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

Our fifth Costa cruise and second time on Luminosa. This was probably the best so far. Impossible to fault at the price (7 days for £600 each incl lunch and dinner drinks package). Food was excellent, staff ...

Sail Date May 2019

blueplatinum

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Fantastic value for money

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

We wanted to take my Mum who is 84 to see Venice, Rome, Croatia, Montenegro and Athens for her first time. We always choose Costa for value for money. The crew do a great job. Can't fault bar service, ...

Sail Date May 2019

Don Rudolfo

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Fraud?

Costa Luminosa

World Cruise

you think about a relaxed vacasion, fine entertainment, nice cabin, ship in good shape, interesting excursions, see new countries, meet nice people, have a good time? Nothing of all we found at a world-cruis with ...

Sail Date January 2019

paulears

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Nice ship, nice food, nice staff but very average entertainment

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

Our very first cruise as passengers - and I was disappointed. I work in entertainment for living and have worked on board these vessels, so when we got home, I thought I'd share my opinion on the Entertainment on ...

Sail Date October 2018

Dave G RVC

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Pretty basic - no frills

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

It was the only eastern Meditteranean cruise available at Christmas time. My family and I had a wonderful time however the cruise itself was very average. Not excellent, not terrible. I appreciate the fact that ...

Sail Date December 2018

Glam10lady

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

This Ship is definitely not for Americans

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

This was a group trip that I decided to go on. There weren’t many staff members who spoke English well enough and getting answers to many questions was challenging. Many of the European guests were very rude, ...

Sail Date October 2018

Canadian8585

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Poor Quality for money spent

Costa Luminosa

Mediterranean

My mother and I traveled on Costa Luminosa from Venice to Greek Islands ( August 24 - September 1). This was our first cruise so we went with an open mind and not really knowing what to expect. We had a balcony ...

Sail Date August 2018

Lrbap

6 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Great Greek Islands cruise

Costa Luminosa

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

This is my third cruise with Costa and I loved it. Now I am a Perla level Costa Club member. We choose this cruise because of the itinerary: Venice, Bari, Argostoli, Santorini, Mykonos and Katakolon/Olympia. ...

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Sail Date August 2018